"The intention of this manual is to help leaders and physicians care for the patient above all else, and to make the pursuit of saving lives and making a difference our shared purpose," says Dr. Beeson.

Engaging Physicians is filled with tactical tools to help leaders partner with the most pivotal players in the system and shows leaders how to:

Create and boldly project a compelling organizational vision

Assemble a high-performance leadership structure, built to achieve outcomes based on a proven Evidence-Based LeadershipSM model

Select, develop and activate effective physician leaders and physician champions to lead change

Train and develop physicians using proven behaviors that will improve clinical care and the patient experience

Use performance feedback, and physician balanced scorecards for physicians to drive and improve quality and service outcomes